Postdoc Networking Tour “Generative Models in Machine Learning” [Deadline: 2023/02/27] The call for Postdoc-NeT-AI 04/2023 is out! The focus of this edition – which will take place from April 24 – 28, 2023 – is on Generative Models in Machine Learning. The fellowship includes a Virtual Networking Week and a one-week travel stipend with plenty of opportunities to personally connect with leading researchers and research institutions from all over Germany. |
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Research Explorer Ruhr [Deadline: 2023/02/28] Research Explorer Ruhr (RER) is a program for international early postdoctoral researchers (to-be) interested in exploring the research landscape of the University Alliance Ruhr. It funds the stay of the participants (travel, visa, accommodation) and will offer a program of workshops on funding options and cultural activities to round off the experience. |
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Helmholtz Visiting Researcher Grant [Deadline: 2023/03/15] Are you a doctoral researcher or Postdoc and your research has a strong link to the (applied) data and information sciences? The Helmholtz Visiting Researcher Grant offers doctoral students and Postdocs the opportunity to do a fully-funded short-term research stay (1 – 3 months) at one of the 18 Helmholtz centers. |
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Horizon Europe work programmes (2023-2024) [Deadline: varies by programme] The Horizon Europe work programmes (2023-2024), the EU's flagship programme for research and innovation, have been announced. The work programmes contain detailed information on open calls, some of which mention Japan and some of which participation from Japan is expected. |
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Germany-Japan Joint Workshop “Future Semiconductors and Related Technology” (February 8) Saxony Trade and Invest Corporation and Yamagata University will hold a joint workshop to lead the international and domestic networking of future Semiconductors and its related fields. In addition to an overview of semiconductor industries in Japan and Germany, there will be introductions to semiconductor-related companies and institutions in both countries. Participation is free of charge, with simultaneous Japanese-German interpretation provided. Registration will close on February 6, once the maximum number of 300 people has been reached. |
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Interfaces of Biological and Bio-inspired Materials for Future BioDevices (February 9 & 10) The workshop, organised by the RWTH Aachen University and the Tokyo Institute of Technology, will focus on the latest research on materials and devices that are important for the post-COVID world and closely related to our healthcare. The topic is at the interface between electrical engineering, material sciences and medicine. The workshop is intended to connect Early Career Researchers and Principal Investigators from the participating institutions, but is also open to the participation of other interested persons from this scientific field from other universities.
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16th German-Japanese Economic Forum “Sustainable Industrial Production and Energy Supply in Times of Multiple Crises“ (April 17) Which strategies do companies in Japan and Germany have to transform make their production sustainable and carbon-neutral? Which technologies for providing “green” electricity and process heat to factories are available? And what political framework conditions are crucial in this context? Experts from German and Japanese industry and politics will discuss these issues at the 16th German-Japanese Business Forum at HANNOVER MESSE. Simultaneous Japanese-German interpretation will be provided, and participation is free of charge for trade fair visitors. |
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DFG to Fund Eleven New Research Training Groups The Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG, German Research Foundation) is establishing eleven new Research Training Groups (RTGs) to further support for academic qualifications gained through doctoral programmes. This was decided by the responsible Grants Committee in Bonn. From spring 2023 onwards, the new RTGs will receive a total of approximately €69 million over an initial period of five years. |
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Semiconductors: Research, Development and Innovation for Latest Generation (2-nm) Computer Chips in Japan The German Embassy Tokyo has compiled information on "Semiconductors: Research, Development and Innovation for Latest Generation (2-nm) Computer Chips in Japan". The overview summarises funding, a new alliance, and a joint research centre (this is only available in German). |
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German-Japanese Research cooperation in automated and connected driving (VIVID) How can the safety of connected and automated driving functions be virtually tested, evaluated and guaranteed? The objective of the German-Japanese research cooperation in automated and connected driving is to strengthen the exchange of know-how through joint research and development and to use country-specific knowledge for the joint further development of test methods. An overview of this project can be found on the website. |
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Job offer (DAAD Tokyo) The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) is looking for a dedicated and versatile staff member (full-time 100%) for its regional office in Tokyo, who will be responsible for the supervision of DAAD scholarships from Japan, to start on April 1, 2023. Please send your application by e-mail no later than February 15, 2023. |
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